Thunder vs. Spurs – WCF – Game 2 – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for May 20
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Western Conference Final Game 2 Betting Preview
The MVP was awarded to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama seemed to take it personally. He proceeded to have one of the all-time playoff performances pouring in 41 points (including a 28-foot bomb to tie the game when it appeared to be slipping away from the Spurs) and pulling down 24 rebounds in San Antonio’s Game 1 122-115 win in double overtime to take home court advantage away from the defending champs.
OKC struggled to convert open looks especially early. Other than Alex Caruso who was 8-14 from deep, the Thunder shot an uncharacteristic 9-31 (29%) from beyond the arc. Chet Holmgren took only seven shots.
SGA was 7-23 from the floor. In his first game in a month, Jalen Williams took 25 shots and looked exhausted late in the game. All those issues are and probably will be addressed and corrected.
No question SGA and co. will make adjustments and be better tonight…especially on offense. In the words of former Houston Rockets’ coach Rudy Tomjanovich , “never underestimate the heart of a champion”.
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